Interior Architecture and Design
Entry requirements
A level
A maximum of 4 subjects are considered. These can be other A/S Levels (as long in a different subject) A-Levels or Level 3 equivalents.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications (AS Levels must be in different subject to A-Levels) to obtain 120 pts
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at Level 3 with 20 credits at merit or distinction Construction, Planning, Built Environment subjects preferred but other subjects also considered
Must be in a topic related to the degree subject being applied for Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we accept other Level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests.
HNC (BTEC)
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 Considered on an individual basis Must be in a related pathway
HND (BTEC)
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5 Considered on an individual basis Must be in a related pathway
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 120 tariff points, achieved in four Higher level subjects.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
" Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Must be combined with A level, AS level, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, or OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma to achieve a total of 120 UCAS tariff points.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
Achieve a minimum of 120 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers. Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades CCC. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of CC in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers).
Scottish Higher
Achieve a minimum of 120 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (BBBCC) are required. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of CC in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers).
T Level
in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
UCAS Tariff
Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 120 pts
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About this course
Do you want to learn how to transform spaces? This innovative Interior Architecture and Design degree course covers a broad range of design possibilities, ranging from reordering to transforming space. Situated within Birmingham School of Architecture and Design, our course will provide you with the facilities and education that you’ll need to succeed within the industry, as well as offering excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and networking with industry partners.
**Professional Placement Year**
This course offers an optional professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, following successful completion of your second year, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.
If you choose to pursue a placement year, you will need to find a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional, and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you are able to secure a placement, you can request to be transferred to the placement version of the course.
Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year.
Tuition fees
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Parkside Building Campus
Birmingham School of Architecture and Design
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